Zoology-Skeletal System

NEET Zoology Skeletal System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

How many bones are there in the human axial skeleton, and what percentage of the total number of bones in the human body does it represent?

A

80 bones; 38.8%

B

80 bones; 40.0%

C

80 bones; 42.2%

D

80 bones; 45.1%

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones. Given the total number of bones in the human body is 206, the percentage is calculated as (80/206)*100 = 38.8%, which is rounded to 40.0%.

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